Designed by KTGY, this 1.42-acre redevelopment project represents a unique public/private partnership between the city and TCR and is a culmination of more than four years of planning. The new $135 million sustainable development located at 2330 Webster Street will feature a 234-unit mixed-use luxury apartment community with 15,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving street-front retail.

The architectural agency Tengbom saw the potential in the exceptional circumstances. As part of the refurbishment project, they designed the concept of a temporary, modular wooden building that could built alongside the old hall. Tengbom wanted to promote sustainable construction, and Kerto LVL was the ideal choice for that.

In May 2014, Mall of America® embarked on a $325 million expansion — the most significant construction project since opening in 1992. The expansion included a 342-room JW Marriott Hotel, an office tower, high-end retailers, new dining options and a tourist welcome center. Additionally, the new grand entrance on the north side of the mall featured an atrium and massive rotunda skylight, which looked beautiful, but posed a few significant solar control challenges.

Crayola, best known for its iconic crayons and markers, recently expanded the brand’s Crayola Experience attraction to a third location. Located in the equally iconic Mall of America®, the newest location follows in the footsteps of the Crayola Experience in Easton, PA (the home of Crayola crayons since 1903) and Crayola Experience Orlando, and takes inspiration from the brand’s 1,500 proprietary products and technologies.

Enhancements to luxury offerings will be first phase; Louis Vuitton announces major store renovation in 2017 Macerich (NYSE: MAC), one of the nation’s leading owners, operators and developers of one-of-a-kind retail properties in top markets, last week announced a phased project to further enhance the iconic Scottsdale Fashion Square. Plans include a renovation of the luxury wing followed by the addition of residences, class A office space and a new hotel to maximize the property’s position at the heart of upscale Scottsdale. The first phase of this multi-dimensional project will update and redefine the luxury wing anchored by Neiman Marcus. Scottsdale...

Australian shopping precincts are stepping up their game with experiential, resort-style design, in a bid to compete with online retailers and entice customers back through their doors. New industry trends demonstrate that landscape architecture is playing a leading role in helping brick-and-mortar retail centers like Pacific Fair on the Gold Coast to deliver world-class shopping destinations that give them a competitive edge against their online counterparts. Place Design Group is part of the team behind Pacific Fair’s revitalization, which saw the iconic precinct awarded Retail Property of the Year at the 2016 Property Council of Australia’s annual Queensland Retail...

SageGlass®, the world’s smartest electrochromic glass, will be installed at the new SCHEELS superstore in Johnstown, Colo. The 250,000-square-foot destination sporting goods store and entertainment venue will feature a total of 24,500 square feet of dynamic SageGlass, a product of Saint-Gobain, in skylights throughout the store, as well as the grand entrance. SageGlass will control sunlight in the superstore in order to provide a comfortable experience for the customers that will enjoy the 95 specialty shops and family-friendly entertainment that will all be housed under one roof. The Johnstown SCHEELS is slated to open in September 2017. SageGlass was selected for this project due to its ability to dynamically control sunlight to optimize daylight, outdoor views and comfort while preventing glare, fading and overheating without the need for blinds or shades. With electronically tintable SageGlass, SCHEELS will be able to control the indoor environment and create a comfortable store for its customers. SageGlass will also help SCHEELS dramatically reduce its energy demand and need for HVAC in the store by blocking up to 91 percent of solar heat. “At SCHEELS, we bring the outdoors into every story. SageGlass will allow us to maintain a connection to the beautiful Colorado landscape and the daylight while inside the store, but without the negative effects of the sun and the need for energy-intensive HVAC,” said Jason Loney, Vice President of Store Development...

Destined to become one of the world’s most visited retail destinations and a landmark instantly identifiable in Lower Manhattan and New York City, Westfield will celebrate the Grand Opening of its World Trade Center location on Tuesday, August 16th 2016, with a majority of retail stores opening for the first time at 12 noon that day. “The World Trade Center is a symbol of hope, opportunity, progress, and perseverance,” said William Hecht, Westfield’s Chief Operating Officer in the United States. “Westfield is profoundly proud to be a part of this project and to introduce new experiences and energy to...